Acne Flashcards
Benzoyl peroxide (Clearasil, Fostex, Oxy-10, Benzac AC, Benzagel Wash)
Pharmacological Class: Keratolytics
Therapeutic Class: Keratolytics
Indication: Acne
Sulfur (Fostril)
Pharmacological Class: Keratolytics
Therapeutic Class: Keratolytics
Indication: Acne, Psoriasis
Salicylic Acid (Oxy Face Scrub, Stri-Dex, Wart-Off Treatment, Compound W)
Pharmacological Class: Keratolytics
Therapeutic Class: Keratolytics
Indication: Acne, Psoriasis, Wart Remover
Tetracycline (Achromycin, Sumycin, Topicycline)
Pharmacological Class: Bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Systemic Antibiotics
Indication: Acne
RX ONLY
Minocycline (Minocin)
Pharmacological Class: Bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Systemic Antibiotics
Indication: Acne
RX ONLY
Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
Pharmacological Class: Bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Systemic Antibiotics
Indication: Acne
RX ONLY
Clindamycin (Cleocin, Cleocin T, C/T/S)
Pharmacological Class: Bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Systemic Antibiotics
Indication: Acne
RX ONLY
Erythromycin
Pharmacological Class: Bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Systemic Antibiotics
Indication: Acne
RX ONLY
Trimetoprim/sulfamethoxazole
Bactrim DS
Pharmacological Class: Bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Systemic Antibiotics
Indication: Acne
RX ONLY
Metronidazole (Flagyl, Metrogel)
Pharmacological Class: Bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Topical Antibiotic
Indication: Acne, Rosacea
RX ONLY
Azelaic Acid (Azelex)
Pharmacological Class: Bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Topical Antibiotic
Indication: Acne, Rosacea
RX ONLY
Ivermectin (Soolantra)
Pharmacological Class: Bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Anti-parasitic
Indication: Rosacea
RX ONLY
Tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova, Avita, Retin-A Micro)
Pharmacological Class: Nuclear receptor binders
Therapeutic Class: Retinoids
Indication: Acne, Wrinkles
RX ONLY
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Pharmacological Class: Nuclear receptor binders
Therapeutic Class: Retinoids
Indication: Acne
RX ONLY
Brimonidine (Mirvaso)
Pharmacological Class: Alpha 2 agonist
Therapeutic Class: Vasoconstrictor
Indication: Rosacea
RX ONLY